Type Status Location Last Updated
Advice - Fire Minor Balwyn, Balwyn North, Canterbury, Deepdene, Mont Albert, Mont Albert North, Surrey Hills, Camberwell, Hawthorn East, Kew, Kew East 04/12/2019
This Advice message is for Balwyn, Balwyn North, Camberwell, Canterbury, Deepdene, Hawthorn East, Kew, Kew East, Mont Albert, Mont Albert North, Surrey Hills.

A wind change has caused the smoke to be blown over estates

There is a factory fire in Balwyn. 
There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.
What you should do: 
  • The building and Smith Street is currently closed and people are advised to avoid the area.
Impacts in your area: 

  • The following roads are still closed: Smith Street. 
  • Emergency Services will remain in the area. 
  • Traffic in the area may still be affected. 

This message was issued by Metropolitan Fire Brigade.

The next update is expected by 05/12/2019 10:10 pm or as the situation changes.

Health information:
  • If you need medical advice for exposure to smoke, seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024.
  • Anyone experiencing wheezing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing should call 000.
Smoke information: 
  • Smoke can affect people's health.
  • People with heart or lung conditions (including asthma), children, pregnant women and older people are more sensitive to the effects of breathing in smoke.
  • People with existing heart or lung conditions (including asthma) should follow the treatment plan advised by the doctor.
Stay informed: 
  • Via www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
  • Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.
  • Call the VicEmergency Hotline to talk to someone about preparedness on freecall 1800 226 226.
  • People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have a speech/communication impairment can contact VicEmergency Hotline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
  • For help with English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to telephone VicEmergency Hotline. If you know someone who cannot speak English, provide them with this number.
  • Download the VicEmergency app or follow VicEmergency on Twitter (#vicfires) or Facebook.